Drop DCX Latte and Jasmine Keycap Sets Reviewed

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Aftermarket keycaps are one of the best and easiest ways to customize your mechanical keyboard, but there’s a problem: though there are lots of sets to choose from, when you’re buying low-cost keycaps on Amazon, quality issues run rampant. Warped space bars; funky, oddly spaced legends, colors that look ever-so-slightly and maddeningly off. Every purchase feels like a roll of the dice: you might get a good set but you may be stuck returning it with days of wasted time behind you.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, you could purchase a high-quality set from a company like GMK. These sets are highly regarded for their quality and great colors but exceptionally high prices ($150+ in group buy and easily double that after for many) and months, or years, long wait times make it an option with too many caveats to bear for many of us (though there are some sets that Drop offers in stock, but they’re the exception to the rule)

That’s where Drop’s DCX keycaps come in. Today, we’re looking at two sets, DCX Latte and DXC Jasmine. Neutral-hued and relaxing, these sets are perfect for the plant and coffee lover and can match a wide variety of keyboards. At $99 each, ready to ship now, they’re great options to add a little zen to your desktop.

Specifications

• Current Price: 
  • Drop DCX Latte (Drop)
  • Drop DCX Jasmine — $99 (Drop, Amazon) 
• Manufactured by Drop
• Profile: DCX (Drop Cylindrical X)
• Material: Doubleshot ABS
• Compatible with Cherry MX switches and clones
• Made in China 

Drop DCX — What Is It and What Makes It Special?

First off, let’s talk a little bit about what DCX is and why it exists, at least from my perspective as a mechanical keyboard enthusiast that loves personalizing the tools of my daily trade. DCX is the second keycap profile/series from Drop and is nothing less than a direct answer to GMK, what many enthusiasts consider to be a gold standard for quality. GMK is a German plastics company that has worked with designers to deliver the vast majority of the most